My friends as I sit here late Monday morning my heart is so FULL. I continue to tear up in sporadic moments of true JOY! If you need to read something positive this post Finally Crossing Home Plate is for you. As you may know, Ian is a member of the high school graduating class of 2020. He is also my last one at home, the baby. These past 3 months I have had to comfort him, as well as myself, against the cancellation of several senior year milestones (prom, etc). After three different ... View the Post

Hello dear friends! As the calendar now reads September I know that fall is just around the corner. However, the days are still quite warm here. Thankfully Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home has organized a fall hop with a theme of transitioning from summer to fall. This is perfect as I am not quite ready to add warm autumnal tones quite yet. So here is A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen at Storybook Cottage. A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen If you are coming over from Our Southern ... View the Post

As we enter August I find myself slowing down a bit. The heat makes me want to stay at home. But this lovely French grocery store would be well worth leaving the house for. As well as all the other Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures shared here today. Saturday Smiles Summer Pleasures The title of this article, In Praise of Drunk Cleaning, made me giggle. I will admit that I often secretly reward myself with treats such as ice cream or chocolate. It entices me into finishing jobs I don't want ... View the Post

Recently my in-laws came for a visit. As I was preparing the bedroom that they were going to stay in I remembered that my mother in law loves pink. It was the perfect opportunity to use the antique quilt and vintage shams that I had found during my recent visit to Round Top. They helped to create a Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom. Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom The vintage pink euro shams were paired with two Ikea lumbar pillow covers. To help bring in a bit of blue for my father in law I added ... View the Post

School is out for the summer and somehow the lazy hazy days of summer area bit of dream at this moment. Ah, here's to a whirlwind of bliss and Saturday Smiles Hey Chicken! Fanciful Floral Arrangements I am a huge fan of using alternative objects as vases. You can see step by step instructions on how to create these terrific teapots as well as a tip to keep hydrangeas from drooping. Looking Glass Gallery I love a good gallery wall. One made from mirrors is even better. See a clever way on ... View the Post

Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse is a wonderful former Victorian flour mill that was transformed into a delightful cottage. Castles and Cottages The Old Millhouse The 1862 old mill had been abandoned for over 4o years when it was remodeled into two separate weekend homes in the 1960's. The new owners spent a few years transforming it into a single family home. I adore how they showcased the original waterwheel and gears as a central artistic feature in what is now the ... View the Post